Sellier & Bellot Rifle Line .308 Winchester 180 Grain Soft Point (MPN: SB308C)
Hunters targeting medium to large game require a .308 Winchester loading that combines controlled penetration with massive hydraulic shock and reliable energy transfer downrange. Sellier & Bellot engineered their classic Rifle Line 180-grain Soft Point (SP) ammunition specifically to deliver dependable knock-down performance on whitetail, mule deer, elk, and wild hogs. Designed to eliminate the core-jacket separation and erratic expansion common in lightweight budget hunting rounds, this heavy-for-caliber load provides big-game hunters with deep penetration through dense tissue and bone structure.
Manufactured in Europe under strict CIP quality standards, each round features Sellier & Bellot’s heavy 180-grain lead-core soft point projectile with a exposed lead nose and precision-drawn gilding metal jacket. The jacket wall thickness is engineered to taper toward the tip, initiating rapid mushrooming upon impact while maintaining high weight retention for maximum terminal wound channels. S&B loads these projectiles into high-grade, reloadable brass cases charged with temperature-stable propellants and non-corrosive boxer primers for consistent ignition across extreme weather conditions.
In real-world hunting scenarios, expect exceptional terminal energy and predictable flight characteristics out of bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic hunting platforms alike. Pushing a muzzle velocity around 2,450 FPS from standard 22-inch barrels, this 180-grain loading delivers hard-hitting stability and flat medium-range trajectories with manageable felt recoil. Clean-burning powders help maintain bore accuracy throughout long hunting trips, while precision-rimmed brass guarantees smooth feeding from internal box magazines and detachable mags when a rapid follow-up shot is needed.
Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Maintenance Guidance
Shipping Restrictions: Ammunition sales are strictly regulated. Check all state and local laws prior to ordering. Cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, or internationally. Must ship via ORM-D / Hazardous Ground transport.
Armorer Tip: Exposed lead soft-point (SP) projectiles can occasionally scrape against steep feed ramps on semi-automatic platforms (like AR-10s) during rapid chambering, leaving small lead shavings near the barrel extension. Periodically inspect and clean your upper receiver's feed ramps and bolt lugs with a brass brush to prevent debris buildup. For optimal long-range hunting zero, verify your grouping at 100 and 200 yards with your rifle's specific barrel twist (1:10" or 1:11" twist rates ideally stabilize 180gr rounds).
Key Features
- Controlled Terminal Expansion: Exposed lead soft-point design mushroom predictably for maximum shock and deep penetration on big game.
- Heavy-for-Caliber Payload: 180-grain projectile weight carries substantial kinetic energy downrange for tough game like elk and boars.
- Precision Reloadable Brass: High-tensile European drawn-brass cases offer uniform dimensions and long reloading lifecycles.
- Weather-Reliable Ignition: Premium non-corrosive boxer primers ensure fast, positive ignition in sub-zero hunting environments.
- European CIP Quality: Built under rigorous European commercial standards for tight velocity consistency and bullet seating tolerances.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Sellier & Bellot (S&B)
- Product Line: Rifle Line Ammunition
- MPN: SB308C
- UPC: 754908510429
- Caliber / Gauge: .308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO Compatible
- Bullet Weight: 180 Grain
- Bullet Type: Soft Point (SP / Cutting Edge)
- Muzzle Velocity: ~2,448 FPS
- Muzzle Energy: ~2,395 ft-lbs
- Casing Material: Brass (Reloadable)
- Primer Type: Boxer (Non-Corrosive)
- Box Quantity: 20 Rounds per Box
- Case Quantity: 500 Rounds (25 Boxes)
